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Possible signs of an eating problem |
Symptoms of eating problems vary from person to person. However if you have experienced some of the following behavioural or physical signs, it may be an indication that you have a problem with your eating.
 dieting- overeating
- feeling out of control with food
- fear of becoming overweight
- developing a list of 'good' and 'bad' foods
- weight loss or fluctuating weight
- preoccupation with body appearance or weight
- loss or disturbance of menstrual periods (females)
- sensitivity to the cold
- faintness, dizziness, fatigue
- sleep disturbances
- increased mood changes, irritability
- social withdrawal
- anxiety, depression
- increased interest in preparing food for others
- obsessive rituals, ie: only drinking out of a certain cup
- wearing baggy clothes/change in clothing style
- excessive or fluctuating exercise patterns
- avoidance of social situations involving food
- making frequent excuses not to eat
Everyone, at some point in their life has issues with eating or body image, but not everyone develops an eating disorder. Sometimes the development of an eating disorder has been gradual and people may not even realise they have a problem.
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